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postnup

same idea as a prenup, but you sign it after you’re already married. yes, that’s allowed.

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like you're 5

you already moved in together and shared the toys — a postnup is writing the fairness list now instead of before. later than ideal, way better than never.

use it in a sentence

“after she started her business, they got a postnup so the company stays hers no matter what.”

good to know

laws vary a lot by state — this is where a real lawyer earns their fee.

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